UPDATE: Saskatoon police shoot man who fired at officers
An investigation is underway after reports of gunshots in downtown Saskatoon on Wednesday.
Canine and patrol officers were initially called to a report of a theft from a vehicle in progress just after 3:10 p.m. CT.
“It is a very fluid and evolving situation and investigators are trying to put the pieces together.”
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Fraser said there were shots fired and she didn’t know if police were responsible for pulling the trigger.
“I don’t have any information on how many or if anybody was injured as a result of those firearms. There is a male that has been transported to hospital with undetermined injuries,” Fraser said.
Fraser said she didn’t know if the man is considered a suspect.
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Traffic restrictions were in place on 20th Street from Spadina Crescent to 4th as well as on 4th between 20th and 21st streets for over eight hours. Those have been lifted.
Saskatoon police said there is no threat to public safety.
“As there has been reports of shots fired, major crime investigators are going to be leading the investigation moving forward,” Fraser said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 1-306-975-8300.
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